English dictionary

kink

/k/I//N/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)

noun.state

Synonyms crick rick wrick

Source: WordNet 3.0
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

noun.shape

Synonyms twirl twist

Source: WordNet 3.0
a person with unusual sexual tastes

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
an eccentric idea

noun.cognition

Source: WordNet 3.0
a difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation

noun.cognition

Examples
There are still a few kinks to iron out.

Source: WordNet 3.0
A twist or loop in a rope or thread, caused by a spontaneous doubling or winding upon itself; a close loop or curl; a doubling in a cord.

noun

Source: webster1913
A fit of coughing; also, a convulsive fit of laughter.

noun

Source: webster1913

curl tightly

verb.contact

Synonyms crape crimp frizz frizzle kink up

Source: WordNet 3.0
form a curl, curve, or kink

verb.change

Synonyms curl curve

Source: WordNet 3.0
To wind into a kink; to knot or twist spontaneously upon itself, as a rope or thread.

verb

Source: webster1913